Name: African Electronic Music 1975-1982
Brand: Francis Bebey

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BORNBAD039LP

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Forced Exposure

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5414939162718

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

BORNBAD 039CD

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2014-02-03

5414939162626

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Francis Bebey

Genre US

African

Label US

BORN BAD RECORDS (FRANCE)

Francis Bebey, born on 15 July 1929 in Douala, Cameroon and passed away on 18 May 2001 in Paris, France, was a multi-talented artist. He was a singer in Duala, French and English languages, as well as a guitarist, flutist, journalist, sculptor, composer, musicologist, writer and polemist. With his diverse range of skills and talents across various art forms, Francis Bebey left an indelible mark on the world of music and beyond.

Born in Cameroon but later settling in France, Bebey's unique musical style blended traditional African rhythms with contemporary influences. His songs were sung in multiple languages which showcased his linguistic versatility. As a musician and composer, he created captivating melodies that resonated with audiences worldwide.

In addition to his musical prowess, Bebey was also known for his work as a journalist and writer. He used his platform to address social issues through thought-provoking articles and books. Furthermore, he expressed himself through sculpture - another medium where he showcased his artistic talent.

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Margeaux Labat is a music lover and curator living in Brooklyn, New York. Through her videos about her music taste and discoveries under the username&nbsp;@marg.mp3 on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@marg.mp3" target="_blank">TikTok</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marg.mp3/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/@marg.mp3" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;and her monthly residency on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nts.live/shows/dust-bunnies-w-margeaux" target="_blank">NTS Radio</a>,&nbsp;she has cultivated a dedicated following of music lovers that trusts her curatorial perspective.

As an online tastemaker, she has demonstrated a deep, extensive knowledge and passion for all types of music, specializing in indie rock, alternative, art pop, ambient, and all things experimental.

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Margeaux Labat (@marg.mp3)

Cameroonian musician Francis Bebey is truly one of a kind. He entered the music scene with his African compositions for classical guitar. He gave recitals while pursuing a career in journalism and then as an international civil servant. The same creative impulse also led him to write pop songs, some of which (based on novels he had written) became big hits in Africa and in the French-speaking world. But few people know that in the '70s, Francis Bebey delved into electronic music. The first electronic keyboards, organs and drum machines offered him new possibilities of totally controlling his compositions. He embraced the technique of "sound on sound" recording (recording several tracks, sequentially juxtaposed on the same tape). This new stage in his musical career included the production of several records (Savannah Georgia, New Track, Haiti), rarities both for their creative explorations as well as their manifestations on vinyl. This was a particularly rich period for him, as he tested the limitless possibilities of the medium, and made use of surprising and novel instruments. Incredible sounds — in the literal sense of the word — would soon appear on the planet Bebey. Full-color printed innersleeves with notes in English and French.CD housed in a digisleeve with a 8-page booklet.

African Electronic Music 1975-1982

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Discover African Electronic Music 1975-1982 by Francis Bebey on CD, LP from BORN BAD RECORDS. Rare vinyl records showcasing Bebey's innovative sound experiments.